Skoda
has expanded the Scala and Kamiq families with the introduction of a new petrol
engine, which is shared with a multitude of vehicles made under the Volkswagen
Group’s roof. This
new 1.5-liter TSI unit pushes out 150 PS and 250 Nm of torque and can be paired to a six-speed manual or an optional
seven-speed automatic transmission.
The
power unit comes with Active Cylinder Technology, a system that shuts down two
of the four cylinders in order to reduce fuel consumption, while the particulate
filter keeps emissions in check. According to Skoda, the combined fuel
consumption varies between 5.4 and 6.7 l/100 km (52.3-42.2 mpg UK / 43.6-35.1
mpg US) with the stick shift, and 5.7-6.5 l/100 km (49.6-43.5 mpg UK /
41.3-36.2 mpg US) with the auto ‘box. The CO2 emissions range between 122-152
and 130-148 g/km, respectively.
Skoda’s
small SUV can be ordered with the optional Chassis Control System, which
provides two settings for the suspension, and will soon launch with yet another
powertrain – a 1.0-liter G-TEC which works with compressed natural gas (CNG)
and delivers a modest 90 PS. The mill will raise the number of
powertrains available for the Kamiq to five, all of which get technologies such
as stop/start and brake energy recovery, and are compliant with the Euro
6d-TEMP emissions standard.
The
Chassis Control System is also available for the Scala hatchback, lowering the
ground clearance by 15 mm and offering two suspension set-ups.
